Senior Match Play Championship
June 13 - 15, 2022, Journey at Pechanga
This Championship is open to SCGA members with a Handicap index of 9.4 or below. Players must be 55 years of age or older. Players must qualify or earn an exemption into the championship field.
The championship format is single-elimination match play.
Jeff Burda Dominates Match Play to Capture Senior Title
Two-time SCGA Senior Player of the Year, Jeff Burda, has captured the 2022 SCGA Senior Men’s Match Play Championship and his eighth SCGA title overall. He won the tournament at Journey at Pechanga.
Burda faced a murderer’s row of opponents over the three-day event including past SCGA champions - Craig Davis in the semifinal, and Robert Funk in the final. Despite the formidable players standing in his way, Burda made it look easier than it was, playing a full 18-hole match only once during the week. And he saved his best for last defeating Davis in the semifinal 5 & 4, and besting Funk in the final, 5 & 3.
The key to such dominant success for Burda was establishing an early, insurmountable lead. In both his semifinal and final matches, he was 5UP by the turn.
Past Winners
| Year | Winner | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jeff Burda | Journey at Pechanga |
| 2021 |
Jim Plotkin |
Mission Viejo CC |
| 2019 |
John Mack |
La Costa Resort & Spa |
| 2018 |
Craig Steinberg |
Bear Creek GC |
| 2017 |
Craig Davis |
Sandpiper GC |
| 2016 |
Craig Calkins |
Coto de Caza G&RC |
| 2015 |
James Camaione |
Valencia CC |
| 2014 |
David Delich |
Red Hill CC |
| 2013 |
Dan Pouliot |
Annandale CC |
| 2012 |
Greg Hetzer |
Sandpiper GC |
| 2011 | Howie Knodt | Sandpiper GC |
| 2010 | Brad Larsen | Sandpiper GC |
| 2009 | Howie Knodt | Sandpiper GC |
| 2008 | Boyd Martin | Sandpiper GC |